Molinari’s Deli: San Francisco BEST EATS
I’m not going to lie… Whenever I visit San Francisco, I always make sure to have lunch at Fisherman’s Warf, especially if I am only going to get one meal […]
Adventuring San Francisco
Whew….. I have traveled a lot lately. On top of that, Chris and I just moved. So in between a trip to San Francisco and New Orléans (where I severely […]
Spaghetti Bolognese
Growing up I never really enjoyed meat sauces; ground beef in general was not my favorite meal starter. My, how the times have changed. This my be my favorite pasta […]
Strawberry Lemonade Scones
These scones are honestly the best thing I have EVER baked. Please, I beg at least one of my readers to make these, you will not be disappointed. I decided to […]
VIDEO Diving With Seals: Anacapa Island, California
Had to share this awesome video one of my best friends, Jed, shot while with diving with seals at Anacapa Island. I’m the one in the pink mask spinning around […]
Orca Pod Sighting! Diving Anacapa Island
Words cannot express how joyous I feel after yesterday’s dive in Anacapa Island. I experienced first hand, the beauty that fills our world. I swam with over 30 seal lions, […]
Canada Ehh? Whistler + Vancouver = Adventurers Heaven
First lesson: Vancouver is boring during the winter. Beautiful, but BORING. Anyone who loves adventure, great food and a beautiful ocean side city, should visit in the summer. If you do […]
Homemade Gnocchi
Chris and I went to Whistler and Vancouver the first week of January. His birthday is on New Years Eve and since everybody always makes their own plans to celebrate, […]
How To Make Sushi: Instruction From A Japanese Sushi Chef
I first fell in love with sushi when I was in high school. When my mom told me to find a job, the first place I applied to was Samurai […]
Tsukiji Fish Market
Ready to get our Sushi ingredients together? First stop, Tsukiji Fish Market. We were met by our tour guide, Toru. He was wonderful. He was more than a tour guide, he […]
Liebster Award Nomination – BIG THANKS and LOTS OF LOVE
When I started this blog 6 months ago, I never knew how much love and work would go into it. I always felt as if I was writing to myself, […]
Small Taste Of Adventure: TOKYO
So I have been totally MIA on the blog front. My apologies to my devoted readers. And by devoted readers, I mean my favorite friends of all time. Domo arigato […]
Avocado + Grapefruit + Orange Salad
As I begrudgingly start to becoming a “real” adult, I am discovering that things that I once considered awful are starting to grow on me… a little bit. Take for […]
Kale + Persimmon + Apple Salad With Maple + Lemon Dressing
Just when you were starting to think I don’t make anything healthy…KALE! Doesn’t get better than Kale right? I grabbed this beautiful bunch of kale and a couple of apples […]
Yes It’s Lobster Season, No We Haven’t Been Successful… Damnit!
I am so MAD. 4 Lobster dives, NO LOBSTERS. I’ve caught plenty, but all were under size and I had to let them go. So, my amazing lobster season post […]
French Onion Soup
I’m surprised I don’t weigh 500lbs.I promise I will make a healthy recipe… eventually. But until that time, hopefully you don’t mind eating one of my favorite meals of all […]
Cheddar Cheese + Beer Soup
Have you ever had Cheddar Cheese Beer Soup? Well, if you like beer and you like cheese then your mind is about to be blown because this soup is so good. […]
Rye Bread Bowls
This is a different take on my Fresh Baked Bread recipe. I made the toasty and dark Rye bread bowls because I made some delicious Cheddar Cheese + Beer Soup. I […]
Oktoberfesting
I love October. The weather is finally cool and crisp after a long, hot summer and the holiday season is in the air, making everyone feel like a kid again. […]
Croque Madame et Monsieur
Bonjour, mes amies! Avez-vous faim?I am not going to lie, that’s where my french skills end. Which is really sad because based on my education level I should be at […]
Salami, Brie and Apple Sandwich
I LOVE SALAMI.Peppery, spicy, delicious salami. Whenever I eat salami I HAVE to eat it with cheese. The combo always takes me straight back to Honfleur, France where I had […]
Seared Scallops with Beurre Blanc Sauce
When I go scuba diving I always CRAVE seafood. Luckily, I picked up these beautiful scallops at the farmers market.Now I am a firm believer that seafood should NEVER be overly […]
Scuba Diving Channel Islands
Say hello to my beautiful little friend…Did I say little friend? I mean, 30 pound lobster whose antenna is longer than my arm. I named him Ricardo. Unfortunately, I did […]
Adventures in Culinary School: BROWN Beef Stock
Beef Stock is a classic base used for MANY special dishes including my favorite, French Onion Soup. It also makes for a great base for reduction sauces. The gelatinous nature […]
Adventures in Culinary School: Chicken Stock
According to my Culinary School Instructor, the difference between a professional cook and a home cook is their ability to make and use stocks and sauces. So today, I am […]
Adventures in Culinary School: Knife Skills
This is probably as basic lesson for most people, but it is a great fundamental skill. If practiced, you’ll never go to the emergency room with a massive cut or […]
BBQ Buffalo Sliders
Get your napkins ready. Seriously, a lot of napkins.These BBQ Buffalo Burgers will be dripping delicious Bone Suckin’ BBQ Sauce all over your face. Honestly, if you are using any […]
Gorgonzola Steak + Orzo Salad With Shallot Ponzu Balsamic Vinaigrette
I love red meat. I love pasta. Salads? Um no. Lets get one thing straight: I will never be a vegetarian. Ever. And salads… well they just don’t do it for […]
Nutella, Strawberry and Banana Sandwich
I have a confession to make. I really don’t like chocolate AT ALL. Like I eat it maybe 3 times a year, MAX. It is the 107th reason why I […]
End Of Summer Fruit + Almond Tart
This dessert or breakfast, depending on how you look at life, requires no adventure. This dessert is an adventure into taste heaven.I made it for two of my favorite adventurers of […]
What Do You Eat Before You Jump Off A Bridge?
Salami, Brie and Apple Sandwiches + Nutella, Strawberry and Banana Sandwiches… Obviously. I threw in a few Classic Turkey Sandwiches too just in case we were extra hungry. And this my friends, […]
Fresh Baked Bread
There is just something about fresh out of the oven, toasty, crunchy, soft and fluffy bread.Oh, the wonderful things you can do with fresh bread… croque monsieur, pastrami or corned […]
